AUSTIN – The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) will be signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with sixteen (16) state agencies and universities on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

The purpose of this “good faith” agreement is to create a mutually beneficial relationship between the agencies and universities listed below, which will encourage and assist the development of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) within the State of Texas. Furthermore, the agreement is intended to facilitate the accessibility of information regarding the purchase procedures and HUB programs of the involved agencies, to our member Chambers of Commerce and Organizations, and businesses throughout the state.

These agreements assist TAMACC in conjunction with the agencies and universities to provide outreach activities, technical assistance, education, and increase the number of certified businesses which provides more knowledge and awareness of procurement opportunities through bidding on current contracts.

“I am truly enthused to see the commitment of so many agencies to Hispanic business. Texas has over 600,000 Hispanic businesses and working with Hispanic business creates greater competition, which is not only good for the tax payer but great for the economic development of the great state of Texas,” said Roland Barrera, TAMACC Chairman of the Board.

The HUB Program focuses on businesses that are at least 51% owned by an Asian Pacific American, Black American, Hispanic American, Native American, American woman and/or Service Disabled Veteran, who reside in Texas and actively participate in the control, operations, and management of the entity’s affairs.

Listed below are the agencies and universities who will be participating in the MOC along with their designated representative who will be signing the agreement.

Women’s Border Business Center | A Service of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Hablemos de Dinero

Your El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the continued collaboration with Wells Fargo Bank, with the one year training program entitled“Hablemos de Dinero Business Development Program with Wells Fargo Bank & the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.” The primary focus is to promote entrepreneurship, economic development and financial literacy. The training courses throughout this one year program will focus on identifying entrepreneurs and assisting them to start, manage and grow their business, by utilizing the many outstanding products of Wells Fargo Bank, and the business development services of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

This workshop is definitely for you if you want to take advantage of federal contracting opportunities; you have a service or product to sell to the federal government; your business have two years in operation; also learn about the SBA HUBZone Program

Join the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber at the Capital of Texas Awards, where we will recognize high-achieving small businesses and organizations in the Greater Austin area. These organizations have distinguished themselves as leaders within the community and their respective industries.

The 2015 Cinco de Mayo Fajita Festival is a fajita cooking competition that allows you and your fellow co-workers to partner up and create the best tasting fajitas. The whole family is welcome to join the fun, music, and all you can eat fajitas.

The Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a day for business workshops and training followed by an Annual Gala. On Saturday the TAMACC Board of Directors will convene to discuss and take positions on proposed legislation currently being considered in the Texas State Legislature.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Sales and Networking for Small Business
Small business owners will learn an effective way to Network with other companies and potential customers. Then once you Network it is important to know how to sell your product.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Affordable Care Act and SHOP
The United States Department of Health and Human Services will discuss the Affordable Care Act. They will cover both the Affordable Care Act for individuals but also the requirements and expectations for the small business owners.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM How to Create Effective Newsletters and E-Mail Marketing
At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action – collections of marketing activities that help a small business or organization achieve its goals and objectives. Newsletters and announcements have become a core component of those campaign choices. E-mail is more important than ever to the communication efforts of businesses and nonprofits everywhere.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Board of Directors and Staff
Responsibilities in Running an Effective Chamber or Organization
The responsibilities are different between the Board of Directors and Staff of any organization. To have an effective leadership team it is important for everyone to assist but stay in their own lanes. Which lane should you be driving in?

AUSTIN — To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month and fill the growing need for a robust, well-educated Hispanic workforce in Texas, WGU Texas has signed an agreement with the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC). TAMACC, is a 39-year-old Austin-based organization, consisting of 24 local Hispanic chambers of commerce throughout Texas, and represents more than 15,000 Hispanic business members. WGU Texas is the first university to partner with TAMACC.

WGU Texas will award five Hispanic Achiever Scholarships, each valued at up to $5,000 ($1,000 per term for up to five terms) to encourage TAMACC members and their employees to get a college degree, Members and their employees will also receive a five percent tuition discount (for up to two years) and can also apply for scholarships offered through the WGU Texas Institutional Partners Scholarship program.

“To succeed in our state’s competitive economy, Hispanic business owners need workers with top-notch credentials and management skills,” said JR Gonzales, Executive Vice Chair at TAMACC. “WGU Texas is offering our members an affordable and credible path to get their college degree, while continuing to successfully grow their businesses.”

The demand for educated and skilled workers in Texas continues to rise. By 2020, 62 percent of the jobs in Texas will require post-secondary education, according to a study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. However, while the fastest growing workforce fields require college degrees, Hispanics continue to have the lowest post-secondary degree attainment of any population. Currently, fewer than 17.18 percent Hispanic Texans have attained a two- or four-year degree.

John Flores, a network engineer in Houston, Texas, and a father of two sons under the age of three, earned a B.S. Information Technology from WGU Texas in a year and a half and is now working toward his master’s degree. “The best thing about WGU Texas is that the university values the knowledge you already have, and teaches you what you don’t know,” he said.

WGU Texas offers more than 50 accredited online degree programs in today’s high demand fields. The innovative, competency-based education model is ideal for working adults who amass considerable knowledge and expertise in their field prior to earning a degree. Because WGU Texas measures learning, not seat time, many students are able to accelerate their time to graduation. Tuition is charged at a flat rate of about $3,000 per six-month term for most programs, and terms can begin on the first day of any month.

Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Learn more at texas.wgu.edu or call 1-877-214-7011.

]]>http://tamacc.org/wgu-texas-announces-tamacc-partnership-and-25000-in-scholarships/feed/0Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa Honorary Chair of the TAMACC Annual Convention and Business Expohttp://tamacc.org/juan-chuy-hinojosa-honorary-chair-of-the-tamacc-annual-convention-and-business-expo/
http://tamacc.org/juan-chuy-hinojosa-honorary-chair-of-the-tamacc-annual-convention-and-business-expo/#commentsWed, 09 Jul 2014 15:33:50 +0000http://tamacc.org/?p=2324AUSTIN, TX – Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa is serving as the Honorary Convention Chair for the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce’s (TAMACC) 39th Annual Convention and Business Expo in the Rio Grande Valley. This convention is one of the largest gatherings of Hispanic business owners in the state of Texas. The TAMACC convention will be hosted in the Rio Grande Valley July 31 – August 2, 2014.

Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa

TAMACC is most fortunate to have the participation of Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa. Since being first elected to the Texas Legislature in 1981, he has been a tireless supporter of Latino business, not only for District 20, but for all of Texas,” said Roland Barrera, TAMACC Chairman of the Board.

State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa proudly represents the people of Senate District 20. Senator Hinojosa was first elected into office in 1981, serving in the Texas House until 1990 and again from 1997 to 2002. In 2002, Hinojosa was elected to the Texas Senate. He has championed legislation in education, healthcare and transportation to create jobs, boost the economy and develop the state’s infrastructure needs. Senator Hinojosa’s efforts have brought millions in funding to support the economic growth of Senate District 20, composed of Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, and Nueces Counties. During the 2013 Legislative Session, Hinojosa authored SB 24, historic legislation that will merge UT-Pan American and UT-Brownsville and create a free standing medical school in South Texas. The expansion of educational opportunities will create greater access to healthcare and will be a great boost to the South Texas economy.

The convention provides endless opportunities for the attendees from around the state: procurement with state agencies, universities, local municipalities and other businesses; tools to help a business grow; networking with leaders that may inspire entrepreneurs to start their own business; or an individual who likes to know what is happening around the state; meeting sponsors and Fortune 500 companies; workshops and speakers discussing a variety of topics that may impact your community; best practices discussions with Hispanic Chamber and Business Organizations; and networking where people do business with people.

A complete list of events is posted on the web site and is updated frequently as topics, speakers, and guests are confirmed, along with registration, at www.TAMACC.org.